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1. A computer-implemented method for an interactive graphical search interface, the method comprising: identifying, from a search engine database, a plurality of related search parameters based on one or more initial search parameters; generating, by a processor, a search space containing a plurality of elements, wherein each of the elements of the plurality of elements corresponds to one of the one or more initial search parameters and plurality of related search parameters, and wherein the plurality of elements allow adjustments to a weighting of one or more of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters by interacting with one or more of the elements; transmitting a graphical interface projecting a representation of the search space; and transmitting a plurality of search results automatically updated in real time based on adjustments to the weighting of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters, wherein each of the plurality of elements is movable toward or away from a center of the search space to adjust the weighting of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters, wherein, initially, one or more of the initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters are weighted equally, such that the search space is a radially symmetric shape about an optimal search output.
A computer-implemented method for an interactive search interface involves identifying related search parameters from a database based on initial inputs. It generates a visual search space with elements representing these parameters. Users can adjust the importance (weighting) of these parameters by interacting with the elements in the interface. The interface transmits a graphical representation of this adjustable search space and updates search results in real-time based on the weighting changes. Users move the elements toward or away from the center of the space to adjust parameter importance. Initially, the parameters are weighted equally, and the search space displays a radially symmetric shape reflecting an optimal search output.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein distances from the plurality of elements to the center of the search space are initially equal.
The interactive search interface method described previously, where the importance of parameters is adjusted within a visual search space, begins with all of the elements that represent search parameters being placed at the same distance from the center of the search space, indicating an initial equal weighting.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein distances between the plurality of elements are initially equal.
The interactive search interface method described previously, where the importance of parameters is adjusted within a visual search space, begins with all the elements that represent the search parameters being placed at equal distances from each other, ensuring a balanced starting point for parameter weighting.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a perimeter of the search space has a plurality of vertices, each vertex of the plurality of vertices representing one of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters.
The interactive search interface method described previously, where the importance of parameters is adjusted within a visual search space, presents the visual search space with a perimeter containing vertices. Each vertex visually represents one of the initial search parameters or related search parameters.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more elements is a vertex of a plurality of parameter vertices in the search space, and distances of parameter vertices to the center of the search space represent the weighting of each of the one or more initial search parameters and plurality of related search parameters.
In the interactive search interface method, each search parameter is represented by a vertex within the visual search space. The distance of each vertex from the center of the search space visually represents the weighting or importance of the corresponding initial or related search parameter in the search. Moving a vertex closer to the center increases that parameter's influence on the search results.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the center of the search space represents an optimal search output.
In the interactive search interface method, the center point of the visual search space represents the ideal or optimal search output based on the current weighting of all search parameters.
7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: enabling a user to simultaneously examine multiple data sets; and searching for an intersection by joining parameters common to each data set, by joining search spaces of each data set.
The interactive search interface method described previously can simultaneously handle multiple datasets. A user can search for commonalities across datasets by joining parameters common to each dataset, effectively merging the search spaces of each dataset to find intersections. This enables searching for an intersection by joining parameters common to each data set, by joining search spaces of each data set.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein any one of the plurality of related search parameters is removable as a parameter of the plurality of related search parameters by dragging an element corresponds to the one of the plurality of related search parameters in a direction away from a perimeter of the search space.
In the interactive search interface method, a user can remove a related search parameter from consideration by dragging its corresponding element away from the perimeter of the search space. This action effectively eliminates the parameter's influence on the search results.
9. A system for an interactive graphical search interface, the system comprising: a memory; and a server module configured on the memory and configured to: identify, from a search engine database, a plurality of related search parameters based on one or more initial search parameters; generate, by a processor, a search space containing a plurality of elements, wherein each of the elements of the plurality of elements corresponds to one of the one or more initial search parameters and plurality of related search parameters, and wherein the plurality of elements allow adjustments to a weighting of one or more of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters by interacting with one or more of the elements; transmit a graphical interface projecting a representation of the search space; and transmit a plurality of search results automatically updated in real time based on adjustments to the weighting of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters, wherein each of the plurality of elements is movable toward or away from a center of the search space to adjust the weighting of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters, wherein, initially, one or more of the initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters are weighted equally, such that the search space is a radially symmetric shape about an optimal search output.
A system for an interactive search interface includes a memory and a server module. The server module identifies related search parameters from a database based on initial inputs and generates a visual search space with elements representing these parameters. Users can adjust the weighting of parameters by interacting with these elements. The system transmits a graphical interface projecting the search space and updates search results in real-time based on weighting adjustments. Moving elements toward or away from the center adjusts parameter importance. Initially, parameters are equally weighted, and the search space is radially symmetric around an optimal search output.
10. The system of claim 9 , wherein distances from the plurality of elements to the center of the search space are initially equal.
The interactive search interface system described previously, where the importance of parameters is adjusted within a visual search space, has the elements that represent search parameters initially placed at equal distances from the center of the search space.
11. The system of claim 9 , wherein distances between the plurality of elements are initially equal.
The interactive search interface system described previously, where the importance of parameters is adjusted within a visual search space, has the elements that represent the search parameters initially placed at equal distances from each other.
12. The system of claim 9 , wherein a perimeter of the search space has a plurality of vertices, each vertex of the plurality of vertices representing one of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters.
The interactive search interface system described previously, where the importance of parameters is adjusted within a visual search space, presents a perimeter containing vertices, each visually representing one of the initial or related search parameters.
13. The system of claim 9 , wherein each of the one or more elements is a vertex of a plurality of parameter vertices in the search space, and distances of parameter vertices to the center of the search space represent the weighting of each of the one or more initial search parameters and plurality of related search parameters.
In the interactive search interface system, each search parameter is represented by a vertex in the visual search space. The distance of each vertex from the center of the space visually represents the weighting of the corresponding initial or related search parameter.
14. The system of claim 9 , wherein the center of the search space represents an optimal search output.
In the interactive search interface system, the center point of the visual search space represents the ideal or optimal search output based on the current weighting of all search parameters.
15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium including contents that are configured to cause a computing system to generate an interactive graphical search interface by performing a method comprising: identifying, from a search engine database, a plurality of related search parameters based on one or more initial search parameters; generating, by a processor, a search space containing a plurality of elements, wherein each of the elements of the plurality of elements corresponds to one of the one or more initial search parameters and plurality of related search parameters, and wherein the plurality of elements allow adjustments to a weighting of one or more of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters by interacting with one or more of the elements; transmitting a graphical interface projecting a representation of the search space; and transmitting a plurality of search results automatically updated in real time based on adjustments to the weighting of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters, wherein each of the plurality of elements is movable toward or away from a center of the search space to adjust the weighting of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters, wherein, initially, one or more of the initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters are weighted equally, such that the search space is a radially symmetric shape about an optimal search output.
A non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions that cause a computing system to generate an interactive search interface. The system identifies related search parameters from a database based on initial inputs. It creates a visual search space with elements representing parameters, allowing users to adjust weighting by interacting with elements. The system transmits a graphical representation of the adjustable search space and updates results in real-time based on weighting. Moving elements towards/away from the center adjusts parameter importance. Initially, parameters are weighted equally, displayed as a radially symmetric shape reflecting an optimal search output.
16. The computer-readable medium of claim 15 , wherein distances from the plurality of elements to the center of the search space are initially equal.
The computer-readable medium from the interactive search interface description, where the importance of parameters is adjusted within a visual search space, defines the elements that represent search parameters initially placed at equal distances from the center of the search space.
17. The computer-readable medium of claim 15 , wherein distances between the plurality of elements are initially equal.
The computer-readable medium from the interactive search interface description, where the importance of parameters is adjusted within a visual search space, defines the elements that represent search parameters initially placed at equal distances from each other.
18. The computer-readable medium of claim 15 , wherein a perimeter of the search space has a plurality of vertices, each vertex of the plurality of vertices representing one of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters.
This invention relates to a system for optimizing search parameter spaces in computational or data analysis applications. The problem addressed is the inefficiency of traditional search methods that fail to systematically explore relationships between multiple search parameters, leading to suboptimal results or excessive computational overhead. The system defines a search space with a perimeter that includes multiple vertices, where each vertex represents either an initial search parameter or a related search parameter. The search space is structured to allow efficient exploration of parameter combinations, improving the likelihood of finding optimal or near-optimal solutions. The vertices are interconnected to form a boundary that encapsulates the search space, enabling systematic traversal and evaluation of parameter interactions. The system may also include a method for dynamically adjusting the search space based on intermediate results, refining the parameter space to focus computational resources on promising regions. This adaptive approach reduces unnecessary computations while increasing the probability of identifying optimal configurations. The invention is particularly useful in fields such as machine learning, optimization algorithms, and data mining, where efficient parameter tuning is critical. By structuring the search space with clearly defined vertices representing key parameters, the system ensures a more organized and effective exploration process compared to traditional methods.
19. A computer-implemented method for an interactive graphical search interface, the method comprising: identifying, from a search engine database, a plurality of related search parameters based on one or more initial search parameters; generating, by a processor, a search space containing a plurality of elements, wherein each of the elements of the plurality of elements corresponds to one of the one or more initial search parameters and plurality of related search parameters, and wherein the plurality of elements allow adjustments to a weighting of one or more of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters by interacting with one or more of the elements; transmitting a graphical interface projecting a representation of the search space; and transmitting a plurality of search results automatically updated in real time based on adjustments to the weighting of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters, wherein each of the plurality of elements is movable toward or away from a center of the search space to adjust the weighting of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters, wherein each of the one or more elements is a vertex of a plurality of parameter vertices in the search space, and distances of parameter vertices to the center of the search space represent the weighting of each of the one or more initial search parameters and plurality of related search parameters.
A computer-implemented method for an interactive search interface identifies related search parameters from a database based on initial inputs. It generates a visual search space where elements represent parameters, and users can adjust weighting by interacting with elements. The interface transmits a graphical search space representation and updates search results in real-time based on weighting. Moving elements adjusts the initial and related search parameter weightings. Each element is a vertex, and its distance from the center represents the weighting of the corresponding parameter.
20. The method of claim 19 , wherein, initially, one or more of the initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters are weighted equally, such that the search space is a radially symmetric shape about an optimal search output.
The interactive search interface method described previously, where the importance of parameters is adjusted within a visual search space and distances of parameter vertices to the center of the search space represent the weighting, begins with one or more of the initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters are weighted equally, such that the search space is a radially symmetric shape about an optimal search output.
21. A system for an interactive graphical search interface, the system comprising: a memory; and a server module configured on the memory and configured to: identify, from a search engine database, a plurality of related search parameters based on one or more initial search parameters; generate, by a processor, a search space containing a plurality of elements, wherein each of the elements of the plurality of elements corresponds to one of the one or more initial search parameters and plurality of related search parameters, and wherein the plurality of elements allow adjustments to a weighting of one or more of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters by interacting with one or more of the elements; transmit a graphical interface projecting a representation of the search space; and transmit a plurality of search results automatically updated in real time based on adjustments to the weighting of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters, wherein each of the plurality of elements is movable toward or away from a center of the search space to adjust the weighting of the one or more initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters, wherein each of the one or more elements is a vertex of a plurality of parameter vertices in the search space, and distances of parameter vertices to the center of the search space represent the weighting of each of the one or more initial search parameters and plurality of related search parameters.
A system for an interactive search interface includes a memory and a server module. The server module identifies related search parameters from a database based on initial inputs. It generates a visual search space with elements representing parameters, allowing users to adjust weighting by interacting with elements. The system transmits a graphical search space representation and updates search results in real-time based on weighting adjustments. Moving elements adjusts the importance of initial and related search parameters. Each element is a vertex, and its distance from the center represents the weighting of the corresponding parameter.
22. The system of claim 21 , wherein, initially, one or more of the initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters are weighted equally, such that the search space is a radially symmetric shape about an optimal search output.
The interactive search interface system described previously, where the importance of parameters is adjusted within a visual search space and distances of parameter vertices to the center of the search space represent the weighting, initially weights one or more of the initial search parameters and the plurality of related search parameters equally, such that the search space is a radially symmetric shape about an optimal search output.
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October 14, 2014
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